Invacare 9000XT RECLINER Manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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9000 Series
9000 SL
9000 XT
9000 XDT
9000XT Recliner

9000 Series 2Part No. 1056953
!WARNING
A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP
OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST
PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE
MANUAL.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT OR ANY AVAILABLE OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETELY READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND ANY
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL SUCH AS OWNER’S
MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS OR INSTRUCTION SHEETS
SUPPLIED WITH THIS PRODUCT OR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. IF
YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS OR INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE, INJURY
OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
!ACCESSORIES WARNING
INVACARE PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH INVACARE
ACCESSORIES. ACCESSORIES DESIGNED BY OTHER
MANUFACTURERS HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED BY INVACARE AND
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH INVACARE
PRODUCTS.
NOTE:!Updated!versions!of!this!manual!are!available!on!www.invacare.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part No. 1056953 39000 Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7
LABEL LOCATION ............................................................................ 8
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS .................................................... 9
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................. 13
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants .......................................................................13
Weight Training ........................................................................................................................................13
Weight Limitation.....................................................................................................................................13
Stability - All Models ................................................................................................................................14
Stability - Recliner Models Only .......................................................................................................14
Anti-Tippers...............................................................................................................................................15
Operating Information.............................................................................................................................15
Tire Pressure .............................................................................................................................................16
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ......................... 17
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs.............................................................................................................17
Stability and Balance.................................................................................................................................17
Coping With Everyday Obstacles.........................................................................................................18
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ........................................................................................................18
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward.............................................................................................19
Reaching, Leaning Backwards.................................................................................................................19
Tipping.........................................................................................................................................................20
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes......................................................................................20
Method 2 - Wheelchair Without Step Tubes ...............................................................................21
Stairways.....................................................................................................................................................22
Escalators....................................................................................................................................................23
Transferring To and From Other Seats ..............................................................................................23
Unfolding and Folding Wheelchair .......................................................................................................24
Unfolding................................................................................................................................................24
Folding Hammock or Sling Seat Models .........................................................................................25
Folding Solid-Seat Models ..................................................................................................................25
SECTION 3—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING .................... 26
Safety Inspection Checklist.....................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Initially.....................................................................................................................26
Inspect/Adjust Weekly ...................................................................................................................27
Inspect/Adjust Monthly ..................................................................................................................27
Inspect/Adjust Periodically ............................................................................................................28

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................28
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................29
Suggested Maintenance Procedures ................................................................................................29
SECTION 4—FRONT RIGGINGS ........................................................ 31
Installing/Removing Front Riggings .......................................................................................................31
Installing..................................................................................................................................................31
Removing ...............................................................................................................................................31
Adjusting Footplate Height.....................................................................................................................32
Spring Button Height...........................................................................................................................32
Bolt-In-Place Height.............................................................................................................................32
Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrest Assembly....................................................................................33
Installing Impact Guards/Calf Strap ......................................................................................................34
Replacing Heel Loop................................................................................................................................35
SECTION 5—ARMS ......................................................................... 37
Adjusting Armrest Height.......................................................................................................................37
Using Swing-Back Arms...........................................................................................................................37
Removing or Replacing Armrest...........................................................................................................38
Removing Armrests.............................................................................................................................38
Replacing Armrests..............................................................................................................................39
Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad (Fixed Height Arms Only) ..........................................39
Replacing Clothing Guards (Fixed Height Arms Only)....................................................................39
Converting Between Space Saver and Conventional Arms............................................................39
SECTION 6—SEAT AND BACK ......................................................... 41
Replacing Seat Upholstery......................................................................................................................41
Replacing Back Upholstery.....................................................................................................................41
Screw-On Back Upholstery...............................................................................................................41
Slip-On Back Upholstery....................................................................................................................42
Adjusting Back Height, Back Angle or Seat Depth ...........................................................................43
Adjusting Seat Width...............................................................................................................................43
SECTION 7—REAR WHEELS ............................................................. 44
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................44
Permanent Axles..................................................................................................................................44
Quick-Release Axles ...........................................................................................................................44
Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim............................................................................................................46
Replacing/Repairing Rear Wheel Tire/Tube.......................................................................................46

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Part No. 1056953 59000 Series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adjusting Quick-Release Axle ...............................................................................................................47
SECTION 8—FRONT CASTERS ......................................................... 48
Installing/Replacing Six or Eight-Inch Front Casters and Forks .....................................................48
Replacing/Repairing Front Caster Tire/Tube .....................................................................................49
Adjusting Front Caster Mounting .........................................................................................................49
SECTION 9—ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS ....................................... 50
Installing/Adjusting Anti-tippers ............................................................................................................50
Installing Anti-Tippers .........................................................................................................................50
Adjusting Anti-Tippers........................................................................................................................51
Using/Adjusting Disk Wheel Locks ......................................................................................................52
Using Patient Operated Disk Wheel Locks...................................................................................52
Adjusting Patient-Operated Wheel Locks .....................................................................................53
Installing Wheel Lock Shoe Extensions...............................................................................................55
SECTION 10—RECLINER ................................................................. 56
Operating Recliner...................................................................................................................................56
Replacing Headrest Pillow......................................................................................................................57
Replacing Headrest/Back Upholstery...................................................................................................58
Headrest Upholstery...........................................................................................................................58
Back Upholstery ...................................................................................................................................58
Adjusting Headrest/Back Upholstery Tension...................................................................................58
Adjusting Seat Depth ...............................................................................................................................59
Adjusting Seat Width...............................................................................................................................59
Storing/Replacing Spreader Bar.............................................................................................................60
Storing Spreader Bar...........................................................................................................................60
Removing From Stored Position..................................................................................................60
Placing In Stored Position..............................................................................................................60
Replacing Spreader Bar.......................................................................................................................60
Installing Anti-Tippers..............................................................................................................................61
Removing/Installing Rear Wheels .........................................................................................................61
With Patient Operated Wheel Locks .............................................................................................62
With Attendant Operated Wheel Locks .......................................................................................62
Using/Adjusting Wheel Locks................................................................................................................62
Using Attendant Operated Wheel Locks.......................................................................................62
Adjusting Attendant Operated Wheel Locks................................................................................63
Installing Telescoping I.V. Rod ...............................................................................................................64
Installing I.V. Holder ............................................................................................................................64
Installing I.V. Rod Support Tube.......................................................................................................65
Adjusting I.V. Rod ................................................................................................................................65

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 11—OPTIONS ................................................................... 67
Installing/Cleaning Telescoping I.V. Rod/O2 Holders ......................................................................67
Installing..................................................................................................................................................67
Cleaning..................................................................................................................................................68
Installing Crutch and Cane Carrier ......................................................................................................69
Installing Amputee Bracket.....................................................................................................................69
Super Hemi Models .............................................................................................................................69
9000SL/XT.............................................................................................................................................70
9000XDT ...............................................................................................................................................71
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 75
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SPECIAL NOTES
Part No. 1056953 79000 Series
SPECIAL NOTES
Signal!words!are!used!in!this!manual!and!apply!to!hazards!or!unsafe!practices!which!
could!result!in!personal!injury!or!property!damage.!Refer!to!the!following!table!for!
definitions!of!the!signal!words.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
WHEELCHAIR USER
As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
wheelchairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the
type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her
healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND SEAT RESTRAINTS
Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in
wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved
any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in a moving
vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into
appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints
made available by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any
wheelchair transportation systems.
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is
an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat positioning
strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning strap as an
additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning strap is a
positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high
stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of wear appear, belt MUST
be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
With regards to seat/chest positioning straps - it is the obligation of the DME dealer,
therapists and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat/chest position-
ing strap is required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user.
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a wheelchair.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage or minor injury or both.

LABEL LOCATION
9000 Series 8Part No. 1056953
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The wheel locks on this wheelchair have been
pre-set at the factory to comply with the
Veterans Administration functional Standard
8320.01 of the Federal Register, paragraph
3.2.4.5.3. If these wheel locks do not meet
your needs, follow instructions below.
! CAUTION
Any wheel lock adjustments should embed
wheel lock shoe at least 1/8" into tire when
locked (3/16" on pneumatic tires).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHEEL
LOCK ADJUSTMENTS
1. Loosen wheel lock mounting fastener,
which runs through mounting bracket and
frame.
2. Slide clamp toward rear wheel until wheel
lock shoe is embedded into tire material at
least 1/8" when handle is engaged to the
lock position (3/16" for pneumatic tires).
3. Tighten mounting fastener to secure
mounting bracket in desired location and
recheck lock shoe embedding.
4. Inspect for correct locking action BEFORE
actual use.
00078X021-0394
Refer to Owner's Manual
for proper anti-tipper
setting.
1085379
WARNING
WARNING
DETENT BALLS MUST BE SECURE-
LY SEATED IN RECESSED AREAS
OF AXLE BUSHINGS. ENSURE
THAT PLUNGER PIN IN HEAD END
OF AXLE IS FULLY RELEASED.
KEEP DETENT BALLS CLEAN.
1001948
CAUTION
DO NOT recline without occupant. When the
chair is not occupied the back will raise abrup-
tly. Keep clear of the chair back when raising
or lowering to avoid injury.
1023096
CAUTION
SERVICE OF SPRING
LIFT MECHANISM TO
BE PERFORMED BY
PROPERLY TR A I NE D
AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY.
1022642
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP TUBES
INSTALLED.
REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT
THE ANTI-TIP TUBES
INSTALLED.
REV. 5/98 P/N 60106X144
LABEL LOCATION
Crossmember
Lower
Frame
Tube
9000 XDT Only
NOTE:!On!
all!adjustable!
anti"tippers
9000 XT Recliner Models Only
Models with
Quick-Release Axles Only
Serial Number Label
is located on the
cross brace on the
left side of the chair

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No. 1056953 99000 Series
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
*NOTE:!These!options!are!standard!for!this!model.
**NOTE:!The!seat"to"floor!heights!are!based!on!urethane!tires.!If!wheelchair!is!equipped!with!
pneumatic!(properly!inflated)!or!solid!rubber!tires,!add!¼"inch!to!the!measurements!listed!above.!
These!heights!can!vary!+/"!¼"inch!due!to!tire!wear!and!manufacturing!tolerances.!
9000 SL
OVERALL WIDTH 23 or 25 inches
OVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS) 43½ inches
SEAT WIDTH 16, 18 or 20 inches
SEAT DEPTH 16 or 18 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR
TALL/ADULT:
ADULT/HEMI:
SUPER HEMI:
N/A
15½ to 19½ in 1-inch increments
N/A
BACK STYLE Sectional* - 1 inch increments; Adjustable angle - 85°
to 110° in 5° increments
BACK HEIGHT 15 to 19 inches in 1-inch increments
ARM STYLES Swing Back* Space Saver*, Desk* or full length in
Fixed* or Adjustable Height
Swing Back Removable, Conventional, Adjustable
Height (Adjustable back angle style)
FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests
REAR AXLE Permanent* and quick-release
REAR WHEELS 20, 22 and 24*-inch composite; Urethane*, pneumatic
or pneumatic-flat free insert
HANDRIMS Composite* and aluminum, steel
WHEEL LOCKS Toggle lock -push or pull
CASTER SIZE 6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1¼-inch* Urethane,
8x1-inch solid rubber, and 8x1¼-inch pneumatic or
pneumatic flat-free insert
UPHOLSTERY Black nylon*, black vinyl
FRAME COLORS Chrome* and colors
WEIGHT (18 X 16 INCH SEAT) 33½ lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROX.)
16 X 16 INCH SEAT FRAME WITH COMPLETE
PACKAGE
43 lbs
WEIGHT LIMIT 250 lbs (114 kg)

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
9000 Series 10 Part No. 1056953
*NOTE:!These!options!are!standard!for!this!model.
**NOTE:!The!seat"to"floor!heights!are!based!on!urethane!tires.!If!wheelchair!is!equipped!with!
pneumatic!(properly!inflated)!or!solid!rubber!tires,!add!¼"inch!to!the!measurements!listed!above.!
These!heights!can!vary!+/"!¼"inch!due!to!tire!wear!and!manufacturing!tolerances.
9000 XT
OVERALL WIDTH 21, 22, 23, 25, 27 or 29 inches
OVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS) 43½ inches
SEAT WIDTH 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 or 22 inches
SEAT DEPTH 16, 17, or 18 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR
TALL/ADULT:
ADULT/HEMI:
SUPER HEMI:
N/A
15½ to 19½ in 1-inch increments
13½ and 14½ inches
BACK STYLE Adjustable* - 1-inch increments
Adjustable angle - 85° to 110° in 5° increments
BACK HEIGHT 15 to 19 inches in 1-inch increments
ARM STYLES Swing back removable, space saver* or conventional
in desk* or full length and in fixed* or adjustable
height
FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests
REAR AXLE Permanent* and quick-release
REAR WHEELS 20, 22 and 24*-inch composite; Urethane*, pneumatic
or pneumatic-flat free insert
HANDRIMS Composite*, aluminum, steel and plastic coated
WHEEL LOCKS Toggle lock -push or pull
CASTER SIZE 6 x 1-inch Urethane, 8 x 1¼-inch* Urethane,
8x1-inch solid rubber, and 8x1¼-inch pneumatic or
pneumatic flat-free insert, 8x1¾-inch semi pneumatic
UPHOLSTERY Black nylon*, black sail cloth, heavy vinyl
FRAME COLORS Chrome* and colors
WEIGHT (18 X 16 INCH SEAT) 31 lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROX.)
16 X 16 INCH SEAT FRAME WITH COMPLETE
PACKAGE
41½ lbs
WEIGHT LIMIT 250 lbs (114 kg)

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
Part No. 1056953 11 9000 Series
*NOTE:!These!options!are!standard!for!this!model.
**NOTE:!The!seat"to"floor!heights!are!based!on!pneumatic!tires!and!pneumatic!tires!with!flat!free!
inserts.!If!wheelchair!is!equipped!with!urethane!tires,!subtract!¼"inch!from!the!measurements!
listed!above.!All!heights!are!measured!with!properly!inflated!new!tires.!These!heights!can!vary!+!
¼"inch!due!to!tire!wear.
9000 XT RECLINER
OVERALL WIDTH 23, 25, 27, 28, 29 or 31 inches
OVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS) 46 inches
SEAT WIDTH 14, 16, 18, 19, 20 or 22 inches
SEAT DEPTH 16, 17, or 18 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR**
TALL/ADULT:
ADULT/HEMI:
SUPER HEMI:
17½ to 19½ inches in 1-inch increments
N/A
N/A
BACK STYLE Reclining
BACK HEIGHT 23 or 24 inches
ARM STYLES Conventional
Desk* or full length and in fixed* or adjustable height
FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests
REAR AXLE Permanent
REAR WHEELS 20, 22 and 24*-inch composite*; Urethane*, pneu-
matic or pneumatic-flat free insert
HANDRIMS Composite*, aluminum, steel and plastic coated
WHEEL LOCKS Toggle lock - push or pull
CASTER SIZE 8 x 1¼-inch* Urethane, 8x1-inch solid rubber, and
8x1¼-inch pneumatic or pneumatic flat-free insert,
8x1¾-inch semi pneumatic
UPHOLSTERY Heavy vinyl, light vinyl, nylon, sail cloth
FRAME COLORS Chrome and colors
WEIGHT 50½ lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROX.) 60½ lbs
18x17-inch seat frame with complete package
WEIGHT LIMIT 250 lbs (114 kg)

TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS
9000 Series 12 Part No. 1056953
*NOTE:!These!options!are!standard!for!this!model.
**NOTE:!The!seat"to"floor!heights!are!based!on!pneumatic!tires!and!pneumatic!tires!with!flat!free!
inserts.!If!wheelchair!is!equipped!with!urethane!tires,!subtract!¼"inch!from!the!measurements!
listed!above.!All!heights!are!measured!with!properly!inflated!new!tires.!These!heights!can!vary!+!
¼"inch!due!to!tire!wear.
9000 XDT
OVERALL WIDTH 23, 25, 27 or 29 inches
OVERALL DEPTH (WITH RIGGINGS) 45½ inches
SEAT WIDTH 16, 18, 20 or 22 inches
SEAT DEPTH 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches
SEAT-TO-FLOOR**
TALL/ADULT:
ADULT/HEMI:
SUPER HEMI:
17½, 19½ and 21½ inches
N/A
N/A
BACK STYLE Adjustable - 1-inch increments
BACK HEIGHT 15 to 19 inches in 1-inch increments
ARM STYLES Swing back or removable, space saver* or conven-
tional, desk* or full length and in fixed* or adjustable
height
FRONT RIGGINGS Swingaway footrests and elevating legrests
REAR AXLE Permanent
REAR WHEELS 24*-inch composite, urethane*, pneumatic or pneu-
matic-flat free insert
HANDRIMS Steel*, aluminum and plastic coated
WHEEL LOCKS Toggle lock - push or pull
CASTER SIZE 8 x 1¼-inch* Urethane, 8x1-inch solid rubber, and
8x1¼-inch pneumatic or pneumatic flat-free insert,
8x1¾-inch semi pneumatic
UPHOLSTERY Black nylon, black sail cloth, heavy vinyl
FRAME COLORS Chrome and colors
WEIGHT 36½ lbs
SHIPPING WEIGHT (APPROX.) 46½ lbs
16x16-inch seat frame with complete package
WEIGHT LIMIT 350 lbs (154 kg)

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1056953 13 9000 Series
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
!WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Information for Healthcare Professionals/Assistants
Make!sure!the!patient!is!properly!positioned!in!the!wheelchair!before!reclining!or!
inclining!(reverse!recline)!to!maintain!maximum!stability!and!safety.!Refer!to!
Safety/Handling!of!Wheelchairs!on!page 17.
Make!sure!occupant"s!hands!and!body!are!clear!of!all!pinch!points!before!reclining!back.!
Pinch!Points!exist!between!spreader!bar!and!recliner!mechanism.!Use!caution,!otherwise!
injury!may!occur.
ALWAYS!engage!both!wheel!locks!while!reclining!or!inclining!(reverse!recline)!the!
wheelchair.
When!returning!the!occupant!of!the!reclining!back!wheelchair!to!the!full!upright!position,!
more!body!strength!will!be!required!for!approximately!the!last!twenty!degrees!of!incline!
(reverse!recline).!Make!sure!to!use!proper!body!mechanics!(use!your!legs)!or!seek!
assistance!if!necessary!to!avoid!injury.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!recline!or!incline!the!wheelchair!back!without!occupant.!Back!will!
raise!abruptly!and!cause!injury.!Keep!clear!when!reclining!or!inclining!chair!back!to!avoid!
injury.
Weight Training
Invacare!does!not!recommend!the!use!of!its!wheelchairs!as!a!weight!training!apparatus.!
Invacare!wheelchairs!have!not!been!designed!or!tested!as!a!seat!for!any!kind!of!weight!
training.!If!occupant!uses!said!wheelchair!as!a!weight!training!apparatus,!Invacare!shall!
not!be!liable!for!bodily!injury!or!damage!to!the!wheelchair!and!the!warranty!is!void.
Weight Limitation
The!9000!SL,!9000!XT,!and!9000XT!Recliner!wheelchairs!have!a!weight!limitation!of!250!
lbs!(114!kg).!The!9000XDT!wheelchair!has!a!weight!limitation!of!350!lbs!(159!kg).

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
9000 Series 14 Part No. 1056953
Stability - All Models
The!seat!depth,!back!height/angle,!seat!angle,!size/position!of!the!front!casters,!
size/position!of!the!rear!wheels,!anti#tipper!model,!as!well!as!the!user!condition!directly!
relate!to!the!stability!of!the!wheelchair.!Any!change!to!one!or!any!combination!of!the!ten!
may!cause!the!wheelchair!to!decrease!in!stability.!These!adjustments!MUST!be!performed!
by!a!qualified!technician.
The!various!seat#to#floor!heights!require!specific!settings!depending!on!rear!wheel!size,!
rear!wheel!position,!front!caster!size/position!and!desired!seat#to#floor!angle.!These!
adjustments!MUST!be!performed!by!a!qualified!technician.
Stability - Recliner Models Only
ALWAYS!use!anti#tippers.!When!outdoors!on!wet,!soft!ground!or!on!gravel!surfaces,!
anti#tippers!may!not!provide!the!same!level!of!protection!against!tipover.!Extra!caution!
MUST!be!observed!when!traversing!such!surfaces.
ALWAYS!make!sure!that!the!wheelchair!is!stable!before!using!the!recliner!option.
Ensure!the!spreader!bar!is!attached!and!secured!before!using!the!9000XT!Recliner.!
ALWAYS!return!the!back!to!the!upright!position!before!lifting!the!wheelchair.
LIFT!KIT!MODELS!ONLY!#!Both!spring!lift!mechanisms!MUST!be!operational!before!
using!the!recliner.!DO!NOT!operate!the!recliner!option!if!only!one!of!the!spring!lift!
mechanisms!is!operational.
LIFT!KIT!MODELS!ONLY!#!DO!NOT!attempt!to!recline!or!incline!the!wheelchair!back!
without!occupant.!Back!will!raise!abruptly!and!cause!injury.!Keep!clear!when!reclining!or!
inclining!chair!back!to!avoid!injury.
NOTE:!When!changes!to!
the!left!hand!column!occur,!
follow!across!the!chart!and!
refer!to!the!X!procedure!to!
maintain!the!proper!
stability,!safety!and!
handling!of!the!wheelchair.
BACK HEIGHT
SEAT DEPTH
BACK ANGLE
SEATING SYSTEM
TILT ANGLE
CASTER SIZE
CASTER POSITION
WHEEL SIZE
WHEEL POSITION
USER CONDITION
WHEEL LOCKS
ANTI-TIPPERS
BACK HEIGHT • X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A
SEAT DEPTH X • X X N/A X X X X N/A N/A N/A
BACK ANGLE X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A
SEATING SYSTEM X X X • X X X X X X N/A N/A
TILT ANGLE N/A N/A X N/A • N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
CASTER SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A • X X X N/A X X
CASTER POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X • X X N/A X X
WHEEL SIZE X N/A X N/A N/A X X • X N/A X X
WHEEL POSITION X N/A X N/A N/A X X X • N/A X X
USER CONDITION X X X X X X X X X • N/A N/A
SEAT HEIGHT X N/A X X X X X X X N/A X X

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No. 1056953 15 9000 Series
Anti-Tippers
Anti#tippers!are!specific!to!the!different!seat#to#floor!angles!and/or!seat#to#floor!heights.!
Refer!to!the!charts!in!Installing/Adjusting!Anti#tippers!on!page 50!for!correct!usage!and!
adjustment.!If!these!requirements!cannot!be!achieved,!DO!NOT!use!the!wheelchair.!
Contact!a!qualified!technician.!If!changing!the!seat#to#floor!height!with!or!without!a!
change!to!seat#to#floor!angle,!the!correct!anti#tippers!MUST!be!used!to!maintain!a!1½!to!
2#inch!ground!clearance.!
Seat#to#floor!angle!of!0°!or!3°:!If!so!equipped,!anti#tippers!MUST!be!attached!at!all!times.!
Inasmuch!as!the!anti#tippers!are!an!option!for!0°!or!3°!on!this!wheelchair!(you!may!order!
with!or!without!the!anti#tippers),!Invacare!strongly!recommends!ordering!the!
anti#tippers!as!a!safeguard!for!the!wheelchair!user.
Seat#to#floor!angle!of!6°:!If!changing!the!seat#to#floor!angle!to!6°,!anti#tippers!MUST!be!
installed.
ALWAYS!use!anti#tippers.!When!outdoors!on!wet,!soft!ground!or!on!gravel!surfaces,!anti!
tippers!may!not!provide!the!same!level!of!protection!against!tipover.!Extra!caution!MUST!
be!observed!when!traversing!such!surfaces.
Operating Information
Unless!otherwise!noted,!all!service!and!adjustment!should!be!performed!while!the!
wheelchair!is!unoccupied.
To!determine!and!establish!your!particular!safety!limits,!practice!bending,!reaching!and!
transferring!activities!in!several!combinations!in!the!presence!of!a!qualified!healthcare!
professional!before!attempting!active!use!of!the!wheelchair.
When!cleaning!rear!cane!or!hand!grip!areas!use!only!a!clean!towel!lightly!dampened!with!
cool!water.!Verify!that!grips!are!dry!prior!to!use.!Use!of!soap!or!ammonia!based!cleaning!
solutions!will!result!in!the!hand!grips!sliding!off!the!cane!assembly.!Failure!to!observe!this!
warning!may!result!in!injury!to!the!user!or!bystanders.
If!the!wheelchair!is!exposed!to!extreme!temperature!(above!100°F!or!below!32°F),!high!
humidity!and/or!becomes!wet,!prior!to!use,!ensure!that!the!handgrips!DO!NOT!twist!on!
the!handle.!Otherwise,!damage!or!injury!may!occur.
DO!NOT!sit!or!transfer!into!the!wheelchair!unless!it!is!fully!open!and!the!seat!frame!rails!
are!fully!seated!into!the!side!frame!H#blocks.
Avoid!storing!or!using!the!wheelchair!near!open!flame!or!combustible!products.!Serious!
injury!or!damage!to!property!may!result.
DO!NOT!traverse,!climb!or!go!down!ramps!or!slopes!greater!than!9°.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!move!up!or!down!an!incline!with!a!water,!ice!or!oil!film.
DO!NOT!operate!on!roads,!streets!or!highways.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!ride!over!curbs!or!obstacles.!Doing!so!may!cause!your!wheelchair!to!
tip!over!and!cause!bodily!harm!to!you!or!damage!to!the!wheelchair.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
9000 Series 16 Part No. 1056953
DO!NOT!attempt!to!reach!objects!if!you!have!to!move!forward!in!the!seat.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!reach!objects!if!you!have!to!pick!them!up!from!the!floor!by!reaching!
down!between!your!knees.
DO!NOT!lean!over!the!top!of!the!back!upholstery!to!reach!objects!behind!you,!as!this!may!
cause!the!wheelchair!to!tip!over.
DO!NOT!shift!your!weight!or!sitting!position!toward!direction!you!are!reaching!as!the!
wheelchair!may!tip!over.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!stop!a!moving!wheelchair!with!wheel!locks.!Wheel!locks!are!not!
brakes.
DO!NOT!tip!the!wheelchair!without!assistance.
DO!NOT!use!an!escalator!to!move!a!wheelchair!between!floors.!Serious!bodily!injury!may!
occur.
Before!attempting!to!transfer!in!or!out!of!the!wheelchair,!every!precaution!should!be!
taken!to!reduce!the!gap!distance.!Turn!both!casters!parallel!to!the!object!you!are!
transferring!onto.!When!transferring!to!and!from!the!wheelchair,!ALWAYS!engage!both!
wheel!locks.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!lift!the!wheelchair!by!any!removable!(detachable)!parts.!Lifting!by!
means!of!any!removable!(detachable)!parts!of!the!wheelchair!may!result!in!injury!to!the!
user!or!damage!to!the!wheelchair.
9000!XT!RECLINER!ONLY!#!DO!NOT!use!the!spreader!bar!to!lift!the!wheelchair.!Refer!to!
Storing/Replacing!Spreader!Bar!on!page 60.
DO!NOT!stand!on!the!frame!of!the!wheelchair.
DO!NOT!use!the!footplate!as!a!platform.!When!getting!in!or!out!of!the!wheelchair,!make!
sure!that!the!footplates!are!in!the!upward!position.
NEVER!use!quick#release!axles!on!the!9000!XT!(models!with!offset!axle!option!ONLY),!
9000XDT!or!9000XT!RECLINER!wheelchairs.
ALWAYS!use!the!handrims!for!self#propulsion.!Inasmuch!as!the!HANDRIMS!are!an!
option!on!this!wheelchair!(you!may!order!with!or!without!the!handrims),!Invacare!
strongly!recommends!ordering!the!handrims!as!an!additional!safeguard!for!the!
wheelchair!user.!
Invacare!recommends!that!a!non#folding!device!be!installed!to!keep!the!wheelchair!from!
being!folded!when!left!unoccupied!in!a!public!place.
Tire Pressure
DO!NOT!use!your!wheelchair!unless!it!has!the!proper!tire!pressure!(p.s.i.).!DO!NOT!
overinflate!the!tires.!Failure!to!follow!these!suggestions!may!cause!the!tire!to!explode!and!
cause!bodily!harm.!The!recommended!tire!pressure!is!listed!on!the!side!wall!of!the!tire.
Replacement!of!a!pneumatic!tire!or!tube!MUST!be!performed!by!a!qualified!technician.

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1056953 17 9000 Series
SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
Safety!and!handling!of!the!wheelchair!require!the!close!attention!of!the!wheelchair!user!
as!well!as!the!assistant.!This!manual!points!out!the!most!common!procedures!and!
techniques!involved!in!the!safe!operation!and!maintenance!of!the!wheelchair.!It!is!
important!to!practice!and!master!these!safe!techniques!until!you!are!comfortable!in!
maneuvering!around!the!frequently!encountered!architectural!barriers.
Use!this!information!only!as!a!basic!guide.!The!techniques!that!are!discussed!on!the!
following!pages!have!been!used!successfully!by!many.
Individual!wheelchair!users!often!develop!skills!to!deal!with!daily!living!activities!that!
may!differ!from!those!described!in!this!manual.!Invacare!recognizes!and!encourages!each!
individual!to!try!what!works!best!for!him/her!in!overcoming!architectural!obstacles!that!
they!may!encounter.!However,!all!warnings!and!cautions!given!in!this!manual!MUST!be!
heeded.!Techniques!in!this!manual!are!a!starting!point!for!the!new!wheelchair!user!and!
assistant!with!“safety”!as!the!most!important!consideration!for!all.
Stability and Balance
!WARNING
ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. Inasmuch as the seat positioning
strap is an option on this wheelchair (you may order with or without the seat
positioning strap), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the seat positioning
strap as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. The seat positioning
strap is a positioning belt only. It is not designed for use as a safety device
withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of
wear appear, belt MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY.
!WARNING
Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair
may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury
to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property.
!WARNING
This wheelchair has been designed to accommodate one individual. If more than
one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the
wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage
to the wheelchair and surrounding property.

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
9000 Series 18 Part No. 1056953
To!assure!stability!and!proper!operation!of!your!wheelchair,!you!MUST!maintain!proper!
balance!at!all!times.!Your!wheelchair!has!been!designed!to!remain!upright!and!stable!
during!normal!daily!activities!as!long!as!you!DO!NOT!move!beyond!the!center!of!gravity.
Virtually!all!activities!which!involve!movement!in!the!wheelchair!have!an!effect!on!the!
center!of!gravity.!Invacare!recommends!using!seat/chest!positioning!straps!for!additional!
safety!while!involved!in!activities!that!shift!your!weight.
DO!NOT!lean!forward!out!of!the!wheelchair!any!further!than!the!length!of!the!armrests.!
Make!sure!the!casters!are!pointing!in!the!forward!position!whenever!you!lean!forward.!
This!can!be!achieved!by!advancing!the!wheelchair!and!then!reversing!it!in!a!straight!line.
Coping With Everyday Obstacles
Coping!with!the!irritation!of!everyday!obstacles!can!be!alleviated!somewhat!by!learning!
how!to!manage!your!wheelchair.!Keep!in!mind!your!center!of!gravity!to!maintain!stability!
and!balance.
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When!assistance!to!the!wheelchair!user!is!required,!remember!to!use!good!body!
mechanics.!Keep!your!back!straight!and!bend!your!knees!whenever!tipping!the!
wheelchair!or!traversing!curbs,!or!other!impediments.
DO!NOT!attempt!to!lift!the!wheelchair!by!any!removable!(detachable)!parts.!Lifting!by!
means!of!any!removable!(detachable)!parts!of!the!wheelchair!may!result!in!injury!to!the!
user!or!damage!to!the!wheelchair.
ALWAYS!check!hand!grips!for!looseness!before!using!the!wheelchair.!If!loose!and/or!
worn,!replace!IMMEDIATELY.
9000!XT!RECLINER!ONLY!#!DO!NOT!use!the!spreader!bar!to!lift!the!wheelchair.
Also,!be!aware!of!detachable!parts!such!as!the!spreader!bar!(9000!XT!RECLINER!ONLY),!
armrests!or!legrests.!These!MUST!NEVER!be!used!to!move!the!wheelchair!or!as!lifting!
supports,!as!they!may!be!inadvertently!released,!resulting!in!possible!injury!to!the!user!
and/or!assistant(s).
When!learning!a!new!assistance!technique,!have!an!experienced!assistant!help!you!before!
attempting!it!alone.
!WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick
them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.
The seat depth, back height/angle, seat angle, size/position of the front casters,
size/position of the rear wheels, anti-tipper model, as well as the user condition
directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one or any combina-
tion of the ten may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. These adjustments
MUST be performed by a qualified technician.

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1056953 19 9000 Series
Many!activities!require!the!wheelchair!owner!to!reach,!bend!and!transfer!in!and!out!of!the!
wheelchair.!These!movements!will!cause!a!change!to!the!normal!balance,!the!center!of!
gravity,!and!the!weight!distribution!of!the!wheelchair.!To!determine!and!establish!your!
particular!safety!limits,!practice!bending,!reaching!and!transferring!activities!in!several!
combinations!in!the!presence!of!a!qualified!healthcare!professional!before!attempting!
active!use!of!the!wheelchair.
Proper!positioning!is!essential!for!your!safety.!When!reaching,!leaning,!or!bending!
forward,!it!is!important!to!use!the!front!casters!as!a!tool!to!maintain!stability!and!balance.
Reaching, Leaning and Bending Forward
!WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reach objects if
you have to move forward in the seat or
pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees.
NOTE:!For!this!procedure,!refer!to!
FIGURE 2.1.
Position!the!front!casters!so!that!they!are!
extended!as!far!forward!as!possible!and!
engage!wheel!locks.
FIGURE 2.1 Reaching, Leaning and Bending
Forward
Reaching, Leaning Backwards
!WARNING
DO NOT lean over the top of the back
upholstery to reach objects behind you,
as this may cause the wheelchair to tip
over.
NOTE:!For!this!procedure,!refer!to!
FIGURE 2.2.
Position!wheelchair!as!close!as!possible!to!
the!desired!object.!Point!front!casters!
forward!to!create!the!longest!possible!
wheelbase.!Reach!back!only!as!far!as!your!
arm!will!extend!without!changing!your!
sitting!position.
FIGURE 2.2 Reaching, Leaning Backwards

SECTION 2—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
9000 Series 20 Part No. 1056953
Tipping
!WARNING
DO NOT tip the wheelchair without assistance.
When!tipping!the!wheelchair,!an!assistant!should!grasp!the!back!of!the!wheelchair!on!a!
non#removable!(non#detachable)!part.!Inform!the!wheelchair!occupant!before!tipping!the!
wheelchair!and!remind!him/her!to!lean!back.!Be!sure!the!occupant’s!feet!and!hands!are!
clear!of!all!wheels!and/or!pinch!points.
After!mastering!the!techniques!of!tipping!the!wheelchair,!use!one!of!the!following!
methods!to!tackle!curbs,!short!stairs,!etc.
Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes
NOTE:!For!this!procedure,!refer!to!FIGURE 2.3.
Place!foot!on!the!step!tube!and!begin!to!tilt!the!wheelchair!toward!you.!Apply!a!
continuous!downward!motion!until!the!balance!point!is!achieved!and!the!front!casters!
clear!the!curb.!At!this!point,!the!assistant!will!feel!a!difference!in!the!weight!distribution.
!WARNING
When lowering the front casters of the wheelchair, DO NOT let the wheelchair
drop the last few inches to the ground. This could result in injury to the occupant
and/or damage to the wheelchair.
Roll!the!wheelchair!forward!and!slowly!lower!the!front!of!the!wheelchair!in!one!
continuous!movement!onto!the!sidewalk.!Push!the!wheelchair!forward!until!the!rear!
wheels!roll!up!and!over!the!curb.
FIGURE 2.3 Method 1 - Wheelchair With Step Tubes
Step Tube